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Astonishingly, Astronomers Discovered A Planet Orbiting Barnard’s Star — And There Might Be More

Researchers spotted a small, rocky planet orbiting the red dwarf known as Barnard’s Star, which is about 6 light years away from Earth.

Inverse · Oct 1, 2024

'Sub-Earth' exoplanet discovered around the closest solo star to us

Astronomers have discovered a low-mass "sub-Earth" planet orbiting the closest solo star to the solar system, Barnard's star, that has a year lasting just three Earth days.

Space · Oct 1, 2024

Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our Sun

The newly-discovered planet – called Barnard b – has at least half the mass of Venus.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

Find your way across countless young stars in this image of a faraway stellar nursery (image)

A new telescope image reveals in intricate detail a slice of a well-studied faraway stellar nursery.

Space · Sep 30, 2024

Original full-size space shuttle mockup to be restored for Downey display

A full-size mockup of the space shuttle orbiter that was built as a contractor's showcase model before NASA decided on the spacecraft's final design is heading back on display in Downey, California.

Space · Sep 30, 2024

All Systems Go: How NASA Is Pushing A New Era Of Space Exploration

Don’t let the problems with Starliner full you — the next era of space exploration is moving forward at pace and NASA is the driver.

Inverse · Sep 30, 2024

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees streams of gas cross in distant galaxy cluster (image)

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope detected two new streams of gas trailing behind a galaxy within a cluster called Zwicky 8338, creating a "chaotic landscape."

Space · Sep 30, 2024

Supermassive black hole jets mysteriously ignite nova explosions, Hubble Telescope finds

Hubble Space Telescope observations suggest supermassive black hole jets double the frequency of nova explosions. But how?

Space · Sep 30, 2024

China's enormous FAST radio telescope is getting even bigger (video)

China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of FAST, which is already the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

Space · Sep 30, 2024

Solar Eclipse 2024: Check timing, visibility in India and other details

The eclipse will leave the sun's outer edges visible, forming a bright circle around the moon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 30, 2024